Saccadic Eye Masking: How Our Brain Keeps Our Vision Steady and Clear

The video explains saccadic masking, a process where the brain ensures clear vision despite rapid eye movements. It compares the eye to a camera, highlighting how the brain prevents blurry vision by temporarily blocking visual processing during fast eye movements, known as saccades. Two types of saccadic masking are discussed: flash suppression, where a flash of light is not perceived, and image displacement, where the brain maintains visual continuity despite missing movements. The video concludes by explaining how the brain compensates for natural blind spots and maintains a steady visual perception.

How does flash suppression occur during visual processing?

What is the difference between flash suppression and saccadic suppression of image displacement?

How does the brain ensure continuity in our vision despite missing some details?